Really stressing, going to request ultrasound (old hags)

So, maybe im just really worried sitting in the house has got the best of me. Im just so worried at this point my due date is wrong. There was a discrepancy at my anatomy scan i was measuring 3.5 weeks ahead so my doctor changed my due date. Since then i havnt had another ultrasound, although i have requested many times. My doctor feels it is not medically necessary for me to have one therefore will not write me a script for one unless i want to pay 200 dollars out of pocket. My due date he gave was 08/23 which has passed. im 40w3d now and im just getting nervous i guess. Everytime he measures me im coming up with that many centimeters. I think im going to request an ultrasound on tuesday because i feel like WHAT IF he is wrong. what is the likely hood of that and i end up having 3 more weeks to go.... We are supposed to talk about induction and what not but how safe is it if she is 37w instead of 40w? im just scared. I feel like im in early labor with the painful contractions and the fact that she is super low... cramps and pelvic pressure.

So, maybe im just really worried sitting in the house has got the best of me. Im just so worried at this point my due date is wrong. There was a discrepancy at my anatomy scan i was measuring 3.5 weeks ahead so my doctor changed my due date. Since then i havnt had another ultrasound, although i have requested many times. My doctor feels it is not medically necessary for me to have one therefore will not write me a script for one unless i want to pay 200 dollars out of pocket. My due date he gave was 08/23 which has passed. im 40w3d now and im just getting nervous i guess. Everytime he measures me im coming up with that many centimeters. I think im going to request an ultrasound on tuesday because i feel like WHAT IF he is wrong. what is the likely hood of that and i end up having 3 more weeks to go.... We are supposed to talk about induction and what not but how safe is it if she is 37w instead of 40w? im just scared. I feel like im in early labor with the painful contractions and the fact that she is super low... cramps and pelvic pressure.

I would absolutely be requesting another scan! You need to be as well informed as possible! I would have major anxiety if I was you about that. Deffinatly get another scan it will be worth the money.. And besides, who does want to see their little sea monkey again, right?

I would absolutely be requesting another scan! You need to be as well informed as possible! I would have major anxiety if I was you about that. Deffinatly get another scan it will be worth the money.. And besides, who does want to see their little sea monkey again, right?

My 2 baby was born by c-section at 37 weeks due to pre-e. She had no respiratory problems and stayed with us in the room the whole time. I think you will be fine even if it was off. However, since you are a ftm you will probably go late. My first was born 10 days overdue and he only came out then because they made him.

My 2 baby was born by c-section at 37 weeks due to pre-e. She had no respiratory problems and stayed with us in the room the whole time. I think you will be fine even if it was off. However, since you are a ftm you will probably go late. My first was born 10 days overdue and he only came out then because they made him.

Definitely request another ultrasound if that's what you need to feel calm about your baby, but know that when they're so close to being born, it can be hard to get measurements (the day before my daughter was born, they told me that she would barely be 6 pounds, and she was 9 pounds!). I would hold off an induction for as long as it's safe too, though: I was induced at 42 weeks even, completely effaced and 2 cm dilated, and it was still three days of hell in the hospital before she FINALLY made her appearance.

Definitely request another ultrasound if that's what you need to feel calm about your baby, but know that when they're so close to being born, it can be hard to get measurements (the day before my daughter was born, they told me that she would barely be 6 pounds, and she was 9 pounds!). I would hold off an induction for as long as it's safe too, though: I was induced at 42 weeks even, completely effaced and 2 cm dilated, and it was still three days of hell in the hospital before she FINALLY made her appearance.

I had a Caesarian the day before his due date, and the on call pediatrician said he was actually 2 weeks early! He was a big boy though 8 lbs 13 oz and long too! Really do not want to think how big he would have been if he cooked for 2 more weeks :/ my OB did ultrasounds at each appointment though.

I had a Caesarian the day before his due date, and the on call pediatrician said he was actually 2 weeks early! He was a big boy though 8 lbs 13 oz and long too! Really do not want to think how big he would have been if he cooked for 2 more weeks :/ my OB did ultrasounds at each appointment though.

Thanks guys for the support. Im not worried to get an ultrasound for weight because i know tjey are inaccurate, but to see of she is actuallyMeasuring at 40 or 37. I just dont want to be induced and her ending up being 37w. So i think im gonna wait until 42w to be induced. Hopefully she comes before that. I want her to bake as long as possible.

Thanks guys for the support. Im not worried to get an ultrasound for weight because i know tjey are inaccurate, but to see of she is actuallyMeasuring at 40 or 37. I just dont want to be induced and her ending up being 37w. So i think im gonna wait until 42w to be induced. Hopefully she comes before that. I want her to bake as long as possible.

Bradley was born at 37 weeks. C-section cause I wouldn't dialate past a 3. Back up...Week 36 check up- 2.5 cm dilated. 50% effaced. He could feel the tip of bradleys head.April 3, 2012...Week 37 check up- 3 cm displayed and 100% effaced. Stripped my membranes. Left the dr appointment and went to the mall then the park to walk as suggested. April 4...The next day- I literally ran outside (not to induce labor) but to meet Mikey (fiancé/baby daddy) to fix his phone. Stopped and my water broke...around 6 ish, probably earlier, I can't remember. By 9 o clock me and mama realized im not peeing myself...my water broke...I took a quick rinse off bath (just to clean up down there) went to the hospital. Waited all night. They gave me pitocin around 11 the next morning...still wouldn't dialate past a 3 and a c-section it was. He was born 3:09 pm 6lbs 10oz18.5 inches Head full of hair Complete perfection. And the best part...it was on Braves opening game of the season. I'm from Georgia. Go Braves. :)

Bradley was born at 37 weeks. C-section cause I wouldn't dialate past a 3. Back up...Week 36 check up- 2.5 cm dilated. 50% effaced. He could feel the tip of bradleys head.April 3, 2012...Week 37 check up- 3 cm displayed and 100% effaced. Stripped my membranes. Left the dr appointment and went to the mall then the park to walk as suggested. April 4...The next day- I literally ran outside (not to induce labor) but to meet Mikey (fiancé/baby daddy) to fix his phone. Stopped and my water broke...around 6 ish, probably earlier, I can't remember. By 9 o clock me and mama realized im not peeing myself...my water broke...I took a quick rinse off bath (just to clean up down there) went to the hospital. Waited all night. They gave me pitocin around 11 the next morning...still wouldn't dialate past a 3 and a c-section it was. He was born 3:09 pm 6lbs 10oz18.5 inches Head full of hair Complete perfection. And the best part...it was on Braves opening game of the season. I'm from Georgia. Go Braves. :)

It's gong to be almost impossible to get measurements at 37 weeks, ur stressing over nothing and need to chill out, maybe even do some research on babies born at 37 weeks because u seem to be sketching out over nothing. The ultrasound techs and radiologists agreed on the gestation of ur baby, they know what there doing. Like I said, chill out.

It's gong to be almost impossible to get measurements at 37 weeks, ur stressing over nothing and need to chill out, maybe even do some research on babies born at 37 weeks because u seem to be sketching out over nothing. The ultrasound techs and radiologists agreed on the gestation of ur baby, they know what there doing. Like I said, chill out.

Breathe my dear!! Paisley was measuring 3 weeks behind and just shy of 4lbs on July 3rd. I was freaking out because I was told she was in position to come at anytime. I put myself on bed rest because I didn't want her to come too early. When I went into labor at 38 weeks I was freaking out. She was 6lbs and 4oz, and I was scared she would only be 5lbs. I guess I actually had her at 36 weeks and 4 days as to what my doctor told me at her appointment last week. You will be find if she is a bit early. <3

Breathe my dear!! Paisley was measuring 3 weeks behind and just shy of 4lbs on July 3rd. I was freaking out because I was told she was in position to come at anytime. I put myself on bed rest because I didn't want her to come too early. When I went into labor at 38 weeks I was freaking out. She was 6lbs and 4oz, and I was scared she would only be 5lbs. I guess I actually had her at 36 weeks and 4 days as to what my doctor told me at her appointment last week. You will be find if she is a bit early. <3

Klara i am chilled out. I have medical knowledge, done rotations in maternity and the NICU. Im more stressed because my whole family is nothing but low birth weights. My sister and i were preemies born under 3lbs and everyone else full term has come out under 6lbs. I know a 37 week baby is full term and i understand they more than likely can survive without any help. Like i said it is my choice to wait until 42 w to be induced or have any kind of medical intervention unless necessary. Being stuck in a room doest make being stressed maybe for stupid reasons any better.

Klara i am chilled out. I have medical knowledge, done rotations in maternity and the NICU. Im more stressed because my whole family is nothing but low birth weights. My sister and i were preemies born under 3lbs and everyone else full term has come out under 6lbs. I know a 37 week baby is full term and i understand they more than likely can survive without any help. Like i said it is my choice to wait until 42 w to be induced or have any kind of medical intervention unless necessary. Being stuck in a room doest make being stressed maybe for stupid reasons any better.

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